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Index / Economy /
   Turkey / Economy /
Figures
Figures here show 2008 estimates, unless otherwise noted. Economic factors can never be given with accuracy. Not because research is inadequate, but because reporting systems vary between companies and sectors, and with this variation follows statistical insecurity.
| GDP |
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Per capita
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$11,900 |
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Net
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$904 billion |
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Annual growth |
0.9%
This is a drastic plummet from previous years, was 4.7% in 2007, 6.9% in 2006. |
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By sector |
Agriculture 9%
Industry 28%
Services 63% |
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Annual inflation rate |
10.4%
Slightly up from previous year. |
| Foreign debts |
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Compared to GDP |
31%
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Net |
US$278 billion |
| Trade |
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Balance |
-27% |
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Exports |
US$141 billion |
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Main products |
Apparel, foodstuffs, textiles, metal manufactures, transport equipment |
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Main partners |
Germany 10%; UK 6%; UAE 6%; Italy 6%; France 5%; Russia 5% |
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Imports |
US$194 billion |
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Main products |
Machinery, chemicals, semi-finished goods, fuels, transport equipment |
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Main partners |
Russia 16%; Germany 9%; China 8%; US 6%; Italy 6%; France 5%; Iran 4% |
| Work life |
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Official unemployment |
11% |
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Work force |
Agriculture 30%
Industry 25%
Services 45% |
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Population below poverty line |
20% (2002) |
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